We recently connected with Nick The Mystic and have shared our conversation below.
Nick, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?
Learning how to be a professional witch embodies many roles, and every practitioner is different! For me, I’ve always felt particularly drawn to the Spirit realm, as well as the energies of the elements and earthly Spirits such as crystals and herbs. While this connection has come naturally to me, learning about spellwork, discovering metaphysical associations to different spiritual materia, and finding divination methods that align with my energy are some of the ways I’ve grown into the practitioner I am today.
There are certainly many things I could have done differently to speed up my learning process, but I have enjoyed taking intentional time to nourish and expand my small business and spiritual practice over time with my community. The most monumental ways I’ve learned during this journey have been through connecting with others, finding books and authors that I feel inspired by (Juliet Diaz is my current favorite author!), and practicing divination with my Spirit team.
The biggest percieved obstacle that has tried to stand in my way is my own imposter syndrome; this is an issue many creatives experience and I am definitely not exempt from this experience. I find that we often tell ourselves we can’t do things well based on past experiences that have lead to uncomfortability or even failure, or we compare ourselves to those we look up to rather than trying to learn from them. Combatting this has taken patience, compassion with self, moments of reflection, and a ton of societal deconstruction. I believe there is space for all of us, and no reason for competition or jealousy. So, while it may be easier said than done, simply remembering that I deserve a space at an event or in a shop as much as the next artist has been incredibly impactful for me in dismantling my own occassional feelings of inadequacy.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I started my small business, Blessed Be Witchery, in May of 2022 after noticing a lack of accessible metaphysical tools in spiritual shops. I’ve always loved creating different types of art, and I had the desire to offer handcrafted, accessible metaphysical tools to cater to nearly anybody’s unique spiritual journey. For my small business, I craft intentional crystal jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, and earrings), Candle Spells, multi-use Spell Oils, and other various witchy wares! I also offer more in-depth spiritual services such as custom spellwork, home or office cleanses, and Tarot or Oracle readings for those seeking a little extra guidance. My top values as professional witch include inclusivity, education, community, and decolonization – I try to implement those values into every piece of my work. At my booth at events, in my online community, and with each new creation, I strive to uplift and empower each guest in their own magical journey!
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can provide some insight – you never know who might benefit from the enlightenment.
Many people struggle to understand why full time artists and creatives choose an often harder path than working a 9-5 job. While everybody is different, for me the reward is much greater than the obstacles I’m faced with. Being an accessible small business owner has its financial struggles, but it also has the ability to completely change somebody’s journey with each new interaction I get to have because of my work. I love seeing the light in people’s eyes when they not only love a creation of mine, but can also afford it, even if that means I’m adjusting the price a bit to meet their needs better. Financially speaking, those customers usually return and often show my business greater financial support when they can! Building a business relationship fueled by transperancy and understanding on both ends has been extremely impactful for my small business.
What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?
The most direct way to support artists is by purchasing their work, but that’s not the only way! For me, it’s been really helpful when people have shared my work or content online. Many of my artist friends and I share each others work, as there is always enough room for everybody in the community! Another really cool way to support artists is by donating materials to them; a leftover salsa jar can be used to make candles in, old T-shirts can be made into a new bag, and an empty can can be made into an artsy flower pot! I’ve even accepted trades of my work for donations, and always offer something from my shop when people do want to donate materials. The options are truly endless when it comes to ways to support artists, and being creative is always encouraged!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Blessedbewitchery.bigcartel.com
- Instagram: Blessed.be.witchery
